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Thursday, 26 April 2018

Revisit Westminster Ponds

Westminster Ponds, ESA, London, Ontario              10c, sunny

I haven't been to Westminster Ponds for awhile so I decided to go there this morning.  There has been big changes since I was there last. Westminster Ponds is going through a restoration to add accessible trails and boardwalk.  Also removing an infestation of buckthorn and standing dead ash trees.
Westminster Ponds is also designated as a Provincially Significant Wetland.

There is some clearing going on...




I didn't go far as the trails are very muddy and wet.  I just stayed around the viewing area. 

Brown-headed Cowbird

Cardinal

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Saw a couple of Horned Grebes.

Horned Grebe

Horned Grebe

Eastern Phoebe

Red-winged Blackbird - female

Bufflehead

Downy Woodpecker

Tree Swallow

Barn Swallow

Viewing Platform